| Let's do some math .. Rounding examples of 7 random hypothetical purchases: | ||||||
| Case | Tag Price |
Sales Tax % |
Raw Total Incl. Sales Tax |
Rounded to Penny |
Rounded to Nickel |
Rounded to Dime |
| Purchase #1 | $250.61 | 7.757% | $270.0498 | $270.05 | $270.05 | $270.00 |
| Purchase #2 | $17.88 | 12.516% | $20.1179 | $20.12 | $20.10 | $20.10 |
| Purchase #3 | $192.39 | 6.594% | $205.0762 | $205.08 | $205.10 | $205.10 |
| Purchase #4 | $103.91 | 4.493% | $108.5787 | $108.58 | $108.60 | $108.60 |
| Purchase #5 | $54.58 | 3.530% | $56.5067 | $56.51 | $56.50 | $56.50 |
| Purchase #6 | $161.94 | 6.228% | $172.0256 | $172.03 | $172.05 | $172.00 |
| Purchase #7 | $221.77 | 13.341% | $251.3563 | $251.36 | $251.35 | $251.40 |
| 7 purchase totals = | $1,003.08 | $1,083.7112 | $1,083.73 | $1,083.75 | $1,083.70 | |